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What distinguishes the synoptic gospels from

other New Testament writings?
1. What unique parables are only found in the
 The synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, and
book of Luke?
Luke) share similar content and perspectives
A. The parable of the Sower
on Jesus’ life and teachings, while John
B. The parable of the Mustard Seed
presents a more theological and reflective
C. The Good Samaritan, Rich Fool, Prodigal Son
account.
D. The parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
2. How many chapters are there in the book of
Matthew? The book of Matthew contains twenty-eight chapters,
A. Twenty-eight chapters detailing the life of Christ from His birth to the Great
B. Twenty-four chapters Commission, and is known for its emphasis on Jesus as
C. Thirty chapters the Messiah and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.
D. Sixteen chapters
3. In which century were the books of the New
Testament primarily written? The books of the New Testament were primarily written in
A. Second century the first century. This period allowed for their rapid
B. First century circulation among early Christian communities,
C. Third century establishing foundational teachings and accounts of Jesus'
D. Fourth century life and ministry.
4. What is the primary purpose of the New
Testament?
A. To outline the laws and rituals of the Jewish
faith It details His life, teachings, death, and resurrection,
B. To provide a historical account of the Old emphasizing the hope and redemption available to
Testament humanity.
C. To promote philosophical teachings
unrelated to Christianity
D. To convey the message of salvation through
Jesus Christ
5. What language was the New Testament
originally written in? The New Testament was originally written in Greek, the
A. Latin common language of the people in the first century. This
B. Hebrew facilitated its circulation and understanding among early
C. Aramaic Christian communities.
D. Greek
6. Why is the New Testament considered essential
for understanding God's revelation to
humanity?
 It completes God's revelation by detailing
the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, His
sacrificial death, resurrection, and the
establishment of the church.
8. Describe the significance of the Holy Spirit in 12. What role did the Holy Spirit play in the writing
the writing of the New Testament. of the New Testament?
 Inspired the authors, ensuring divine A. The Spirit inspired the authors with God's
messages message.
 Guided the writing process, reflecting each B. The Spirit provided commentary on existing
author's style texts.
 Revealed God's truths, enabling C. The Spirit only influenced the apostles.
understanding of spiritual matters D. The Spirit dictated every word to the
 Facilitated the spread of the Gospel and the writers.
establishment of the church.
9. What unique feature does the Gospel of The New Testament completes God's
Matthew provide compared to the other revelation by detailing Jesus' life, death, and
Gospels? resurrection, which are central to salvation. It
 Matthew emphasizes the fulfillment of Old provides the foundation for understanding
Testament prophecies and frequently refers God's plan for humanity and the
to Jesus as 'the Son of David.' establishment of the early church.
10. How does the Gospel of John differ in purpose
from the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and 13. Explain how the historical context of the first
Luke)? century influenced the writing of the New
 John's Gospel aims to reveal the divine Testament.
nature of Christ, whereas the Synoptic  Roman rule facilitating rapid Gospel spread
Gospels focus more on the events of His life  Greek as the common language for
and teachings. accessibility
11. How does the New Testament complete God’s  Scattered Jewish communities providing
revelation to man? audiences in synagogues
A. It emphasizes the importance of rituals and  Early church letters addressing specific
sacrifices. issues
B. It focuses solely on the laws given to Moses.  Miraculous events affirming the message's
C. It provides historical context for the Old divine origin
Testament. 14. Discuss the importance of the Septuagint in
D. It tells of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. relation to the New Testament.
 The Septuagint is crucial for the New
The New Testament completes God's Testament as it provides the Greek
revelation by detailing Jesus' life, death, and translation of the Old Testament, which
resurrection, which are central to salvation. It early Christians used. It helps understand
provides the foundation for understanding prophecies about Jesus, influences New
God's plan for humanity and the Testament writings, and connects Jewish
establishment of the early church. scripture to Christian teachings, reinforcing
the continuity of God's revelation.
15. What are some key differences between the 19. According to the discussions, what are the
Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke? essential steps for salvation as outlined in the
Key differences between the Gospels: Acts of the Apostles?
 Matthew: Written for Jews, emphasizes  Hearing the Gospel, believing in Jesus
Jesus as the Messiah, includes many Old Christ, repenting of sins, confessing faith,
Testament references, and contains unique and being baptized.
parables. 20. What challenges did early Christians face in
 Mark: Shortest Gospel, fast-paced, focuses spreading the Gospel during the first century?
on Jesus' actions, and is thought to be  Persecution: Threats and violence from
based on Peter's teachings. authorities
 Luke: Written for Gentiles, includes unique  Cultural Resistance: Opposition from pagan
stories like the Good Samaritan, and beliefs
emphasizes compassion and social justice.  Geographical Barriers: Difficult travel
16. What evidence supports the belief that the conditions
Apostle John wrote the book of Revelation?  Misunderstanding: Misinterpretation of
 Direct mention in the text (1:1) their teachings
 Early Christian writings attribute it to John 21. How do the writings of the church fathers
 John's close relationship with Jesus contribute to our understanding of the New
 His authorship of other New Testament Testament?
books (Gospel of John, letters)  Providing early interpretations and defenses
 Context of his exile on Patmos during the of the faith
vision  Allowing for the reproduction of New
17. How does the genealogy presented in the book Testament texts
of Matthew establish Jesus' credentials?  Offering historical context for the writings
 The genealogy in Matthew establishes  Highlighting the influence of the Holy Spirit
Jesus' credentials by tracing His lineage in scripture
from Abraham through David, confirming 22. What significance does the large number of
His Jewish heritage and rightful claim to the manuscripts have for the study of the New
throne of Israel. This lineage fulfills Old Testament?
Testament prophecies, affirming Jesus as  It provides strong evidence for the reliability
the Messiah and the promised heir, and preservation of the text over time
essential for His role in establishing God's compared to other ancient works.
kingdom. 23. How do the writings of the church fathers
18. What is the primary purpose of the Acts of the contribute to our understanding of the New
Apostles as discussed in the Bible study? Testament?
 To provide a historical account of the early  They offer early interpretations and
church and document the spread of the affirmations of the New Testament texts,
Gospel through the empowerment of the allowing scholars to reconstruct portions of
Holy Spirit. the scripture based on their references.
24. How did the infrastructure of the Roman Empire 25. What role did synagogues play in the spread of
contribute to the dissemination of the Gospel Christianity among Jews and Gentiles?
during the early Christian period?  Synagogues served as gathering places
 The Roman Empire's extensive road where Jews met to study scriptures, pray,
network and safe maritime travel allowed and worship, providing an audience for
for easier and safer movement of early Christian preachers like Paul to share
missionaries, enabling rapid spread of the the Gospel, leading many to conversion.
Gospel throughout different regions.

26. How does Matthew's genealogy of Jesus serve

its purpose? Matthew's genealogy establishes Jesus as the heir
A. It provides a chronological timeline of to David's throne, emphasizing His fulfillment of
events. Old Testament prophecies. This lineage reinforces
B. It highlights Jesus' connection to Roman Jesus' identity as the Messiah, crucial for
leaders. Matthew's Jewish audience and the message of
C. It lists all disciples without any specific His kingship.
order.
D. It establishes Jesus as the heir to David's
throne.
27. What distinguishes John's Gospel from the
Synoptic Gospels? John's Gospel distinguishes itself by emphasizing the
A. It contains more miracles than the others. divine nature of Christ as God incarnate, unlike the
B. It uses parables to teach moral lessons. Synoptic Gospels, which focus more on Jesus' life and
C. It was written primarily for a Jewish teachings. John's purpose is to highlight belief in
audience. Jesus as the Son of God.
D. It focuses on the nature of Christ as God
incarnate.
28. How do the writings of the church fathers
enhance our understanding of the New The writings of the church fathers provide early
Testament? interpretations and context for the New Testament,
A. They provide early interpretations and helping to clarify its meaning and significance. Their
context. insights reflect the beliefs and practices of early
B. They focus solely on historical events. Christianity, enriching our understanding of the text.
C. They summarize the New Testament in
simpler terms.
D. They offer alternative versions of the texts.
29. Why is the number of existing manuscripts
significant for biblical studies?
A. It reflects the accuracy of church teachings. The number of existing manuscripts is significant
B. It supports the reliability of the New because it enhances the reliability of the New
Testament text. Testament text. With over five thousand
C. It indicates the popularity of the Old manuscripts, many dating back to the second
Testament. century, scholars can compare and verify the
D. It shows how many translations are available. consistency of the text across different copies.
 30. What is the relationship between the books of
Luke and Acts?
 The books of Luke and Acts are both
authored by Luke and addressed to
34. Which Gospel emphasizes the actions of Jesus
Theophilus. Luke details Jesus' ministry,
rather than His teachings?
while Acts continues the story, focusing on
A. John
the apostles' work after Jesus' ascension.
B. Matthew
Acts begins where Luke ends, making them
C. Mark
a cohesive narrative about the early
D. Luke
Christian church.
31. Which book in the New Testament is known for
Mark emphasizes the actions of Jesus, focusing on
its emphasis on Jesus as the Messiah?
His miracles and deeds rather than His teachings.
A. Matthew
This fast-paced narrative highlights Jesus' ministry
B. Mark
and the events surrounding His life, making it distinct
C. Luke
from the other Gospels.
D. John

35. Who were the four apostles that contributed to

Matthew emphasizes Jesus as the Messiah by
the writing of the New Testament?
highlighting His fulfillment of Old Testament
A. Peter, Paul, James, and Jude
prophecies and tracing His lineage from
B. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Abraham and David. This establishes Jesus'
C. Matthew, John, Peter, and Paul
rightful claim to the throne of Israel,
D. Matthew, John, Andrew, and Philip
reinforcing His messianic identity.
Their writings, inspired by the Holy Spirit, reveal
32. Why is the book of Acts considered a crucial God's message and teachings through their unique
part of the New Testament narrative? styles and perspectives.
 Chronicles the early church's history
 Details the Great Commission and the
36. How did the Roman Empire facilitate the spread
spread of the Gospel
of the Gospel?
 Records key conversions and the
A. By enforcing strict laws against religious
establishment of salvation practices
gatherings
 Connects the life of Jesus to the church's
B. By promoting a single language for all citizens
mission, serving as a bridge between the
C. By establishing military bases in every city
Gospels and the epistles.
D. By providing safe travel and connecting
33. What does the term "theopneustos" mean?
regions with roads
A. Divine revelation
B. God breathed The Roman Empire facilitated the spread of the
C. Scriptural authority Gospel by building extensive road networks that
D. Holy Spirit guidance allowed for safe and efficient travel across regions.
This connectivity enabled missionaries like Paul to
The term "theopneustos" means "God breathed," reach diverse populations and share their message
indicating that the Scriptures are divinely inspired. widely.
This concept emphasizes that the words of the Bible
were chosen by the Holy Spirit, ensuring they convey
God's intended message through human authors.
 C. The parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
D. The Good Samaritan, Rich Fool, Prodigal Son
41. What role did the Roman Empire play in the spread
37. What role did synagogues play in the spread of early of the Gospel?
Christianity? A. The Roman Empire facilitated the rapid spread
The
A. They focused solely on trade and commerce of the Gospel
Gosp
activities B. The Roman Empire only allowed the spread of
exte
B. They discouraged discussions about new pagan religions
com
teachings C. The Roman Empire had no impact on the spread
com
C. They were places where only Jewish rituals were of the Gospel
Chri
performed D. The Roman Empire suppressed all religious
D. They served as venues for preaching to receptive movements
audiences 42. What significant event does the book of Acts
38. How did the apostles initially respond to the Great describe regarding the early church?
Commission? A. The resurrection of Jesus Christ and its impact
A. They prioritized writing letters to followers. This was the beginning of their mission to spread the
B. They quickly established new congregations. message of Christ, fulfilling Jesus' command to share the
C. They began by preaching the Gospel in Gospel.
Jerusalem and nearby regions.
D. They initially focused on faraway territories. on the disciples
39. What is emphasized as necessary for salvation in the B. The travels of Paul and his letters to various
book of Acts? churches
Hearing, believing, repenting, confessing, and baptism are
A. Following Jewish laws is mandatory. C. The Great Commission given to the apostles
essential for salvation as outlined in the book of Acts.
B. Sacrifices in the temple are required. before Jesus' ascension
These steps reflect the early church's understanding of the
C. Only faith is needed for salvation. D. The coming of the Holy Spirit and the
Gospel and the conditions set forth by Jesus for salvation.
D. Hearing, believing, repenting, confessing, and establishment of the church
baptism are essential.
40. What unique parables are only found in the book of
The unique parables found only in the book of Luke are
Luke?
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The book of Acts describes the coming of the Holy Spirit,

which empowered the apostles, and the establishment of
the early church as they preached the Gospel, leading to
conversions and the formation of Christian communities.
 The Gospels: narrative books about the life, words and deeds of Jesus Christ
 Matthew – The Gospel according to Matthew describes Jesus’ earthly life, death and
resurrection, with special focus on Jesus being the Messiah and fulfilling many Old Testament
prophecies.
 Mark – This Gospel gives a vivid and dramatic account of Jesus’ life. He portrays Jesus especially
as the suffering Son of God, Who offers Himself as a sacrifice for sins.
 Luke – Luke’s version of the Gospel stresses that Jesus is the Savior for all people, Who brings
salvation to all nations and people groups.
 John – The apostle John also writes about Jesus Christ, and is the most theological of the four
Gospels. His focus is on Jesus being the eternal Son of God, the self-revelation of God the
Father.

One further historical book

 Acts of the apostles – The book of Acts is about the labors of the apostles and the foundation of
the Christian Church worldwide.

Letters of the apostle Paul to local churches

 Romans – A treatise about complex theological themes like the doctrine of justification, the
function of God’s law, God’s plans with Israel and how to live as a Christian.
 1 Corinthians – Letter to the Corinthian church about errors and issues they were facing. Paul
strongly reprimands this church for their shortcomings, and encourages them in love.
 2 Corinthians – Another letter to the Corinthian church, where Paul defends his authority as an
apostle of Jesus Christ and confirms his disciples in their faith.
 Galatians – Letter to the church in the province of Galatia that had been misdirected by false
teachers. Paul stresses that we are justified by faith alone, not by rites or by obedience to the
law.
 Ephesians – A letter to the church in Ephesus with many topics. Two main themes are that
Christ has reconciled all creation with God and with Himself; and that Christ has united people
from all nations with Himself and each other in His church. In light of this great truth, people
should believe in Jesus and live a life of thankfulness to His glory.
 Philippians – A letter of encouragement: the Philippians should live as citizens of the heavenly
Kingdom, serving God and each other joyfully – following first of all the example of Jesus Christ,
but also the example of people like Paul himself.
 Colossians – Paul explains to the church in Colossae who they are in Christ, and how they
should walk in Christ.
  1 Thessalonians – Paul encourages the Thessalonians to continue in faith, hope and love, and
teaches them about the coming of Christ.
 2 Thessalonians – Paul exhorts the Thessalonians to stand firm until the coming of Christ.

Letters of the apostle Paul to individual church leaders

 1 Timothy – Paul gives his “spiritual son” Timothy instruction on how to lead a church with
sound teaching and a godly example.
 2 Timothy – Paul encourages Timothy to continue preaching the Word of God, knowing that his
own life will soon be over.
 Titus – Paul encourages Titus in his task of leading churches and being a minister.
 Philemon – This is an appeal of Paul to Philemon, to accept a runaway slave as a brother in
Christ.

General letters from various apostles

 Hebrews – An elaborate treatise on the supremacy of Christ. He is the substance of all Old
Testament laws and rites. Consequently, Christians should cling to Him!
 James – A letter telling Christians to unite their faith with good works.
 1 Peter – A letter to Christians who are persecuted, encouraging them to hold fast to the truth
and live accordingly.
 2 Peter – A warning against false teachers, and a reminder of the true Gospel.
 1 John – An exhortation to hold fast to the truth, and to live in obedience and devotion to the
Lord.
 2 John – A short letter about walking in truth and love.
 3 John – An even shorter letter about Christian fellowship.
 Jude – A letter encouraging believers to persevere in the faith, and to resist false teachers.

Revelation
 Revelation – This book contains short letters, but it mainly records John’s visions of things that
have been, things that are, and things that are yet to come.
The Pentateuch: five books written by Moses
 Genesis Records the creation of the world, the early history of mankind and the great flood.
Moreover, it contains the life stories of Israel’s forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
 Exodus Records how the people of Israel are freed from their slavery in Egypt and travel
towards the promised land of Canaan. On this journey, they receive God’s law and build a
tabernacle.
 Leviticus Contains detailed ceremonial laws as a way for sinful people to have a relationship
with a holy God.
 Numbers Records how the Israelites wander for forty years in the desert, because they did not
trust God when they were about to enter the land of Canaan.
 Deuteronomy Tells how Moses repeats God’s laws for the people before they enter the land of
Canaan, and then dies.

Further historical books

 Joshua Records how the Israelites, under Joshua’s leadership, conquer the land of Canaan and
settle there.
 Judges Tells about Israel’s life as a nation before they had a king. This period was a repeating
pattern of Israel leaving the Lord, the Lord judging them, the people repenting and God saving
them from enemies and other troubles — and then they were unfaithful again. This pattern
became ever worse.
 Ruth This little book contains the life story of Naomi and Ruth. The latter was a foreign widow
who found new happiness in Israel and became the ancestor of Israel’s royal family.
 1 and 2 Samuel Covers the period of Samuel’s leadership and the reign of Israel’s first kings, Saul
and David. Saul appears to be a bad king, but both Samuel and David try to serve God.
 1 and 2 Kings Covers the period from David’s successor Solomon onward, describing all Israel’s
later kings, most of whom turned away from the Lord. Finally, the land is destroyed and the
people exiled by the Babylonians, as God’s judgment on their idolatry and unfaithfulness.
 1 and 2 Chronicles These books give an overview of Israel’s history, starting with Adam and
focusing on David’s reign and the building of the temple. They also record how later kings turn
away from God and how finally the people are exiled and the temple is destroyed.
 Ezra Records how a remnant of the Israelites returns from their captivity and rebuilds the
temple in Jerusalem.
 Nehemiah Tells about the same period, from the perspective of Nehemiah who meets much
resistance and trouble when he tries to rebuild Jerusalem’s city walls.
  Esther Tells how a Jewish girl becomes queen of Persia and the Jewish people are saved from
destruction.

Poetic books
 Job Tells how a God-fearing man faces huge trials, and wrestles to understand God in the midst
of his suffering by discussing his situation with his friends.
 Psalms A collection of 150 songs, mainly written by David. Some of these songs are very private
poems, but many are intended for public worship.
 Proverbs A collection of wise sayings about life, gathered by king Solomon.
 Ecclesiastes A philosophical reflection on the right way of living and the meaning of life.
 Song of songs A collection of love poems celebrating the pure love between a man and a
woman — and hinting at the love of God for his church.

Prophetic books
 Isaiah Contains many warnings about the coming Babylonian captivity, but also prophecies of
hope about a future restoration and the coming Messiah.
 Jeremiah In a context similar to Isaiah’s, this book announces God’s judgment on Israel’s
unfaithfulness and sin, but also gives the perspective of a new covenant that God will make with
Israel and the nations.
 Lamentations A collection of dirges written by Jeremiah, lamenting the fall of Jerusalem and the
destruction of the temple by the Babylonians.
 Ezekiel Written for Jews during their captivity. Contains messages of warning and comfort, and
visions of a new temple.
 Daniel Tells about the experiences of Daniel, a high-ranking wise man in the Babylonian and
Persian empires. This book also contains apocalyptic visions of Daniel concerning the future of
Israel and the world.
 Hosea Contains God’s accusations about Israel’s unfaithfulness, but also stresses that God will
remain faithful to His covenant and will restore them after having punished them.
 Joel Announces woes upon Judah and surrounding countries, but also promises a better future
where God’s Spirit will be poured out on all flesh.
 Amos Prediction that the northern kingdom of Israel and other neighboring nations will be
punished by conquerors from the north, and of the fulfillment of the Messiah’s kingdom.
 Obadiah Warning against the neighboring people of Edom, for they treated the Israelites very
badly and will now face God’s judgment.
 Jonah Story about a reluctant prophet who has to preach against Nineveh but doesn’t want to,
since he knows God will be merciful if the people repent. But God proves stronger than Jonah,
and the people of Nineveh are saved indeed.
 Micah Announces God’s judgment on the idolatry, social injustice, religious hypocrisy, and
political corruption of Judah and its leaders. Micah also provides some glimmers of hope about
the future Messiah and God’s Kingdom of justice.
 Nahum Predicts the downfall of Assyria’s capital city Nineveh (which was Israel’s arch-enemy)
 Habakkuk This prophet complains to God about the injustice and violence in Judah, but is
stunned that God will address this by sending the Babylonian armies. Habakkuk is deeply
disturbed, but keeps trusting God.
 Zephaniah Warns that God will judge Israel and the surrounding nations, but also promises that
He will restore them in peace and justice.
 Haggai Exhorts the returned exiles to rebuild God’s temple.
 Zechariah Visions about God’s work ‘behind the scenes’, and prophecies regarding Israel’s
restoration
 Malachi Exhortation to a renewed faithfulness to God’s covenant — not just outwardly, but
wholeheartedly. Moreover, Malachi announces the coming of the Messiah.
Exodus: Escape from Egypt
 Overview: The book of Exodus narrates the journey of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt to becoming a
nation under God's law. It highlights Moses' leadership, themes of deliverance and law, and the
connection to Genesis as it continues the story of God's chosen people.
 Moses' Leadership:
o Central figure in Exodus; leads Israel o Receives God's commandments at
out of Egypt. Mt. Sinai after leading the Israelites
o Life divided into three periods: through the desert.
prince in Egypt, shepherd in Midian,
leader of Israel.
 Themes of Deliverance and Law:
o Deliverance: God rescues the o Law: God provides laws, including
Israelites from Egyptian bondage the Ten Commandments,
through Moses. establishing moral and social order
for the new nation.
 Israel's Growth as a Nation:
o Transition from Jacob’s family to a o Despite oppression, the Israelites
large population in Egypt. multiply rapidly.
o Oppression by Pharaoh due to fear
of their numbers.
 Connection to Genesis:
o Genesis ends with Israel in Egypt; o Joseph's story sets the stage for the
Exodus begins their history as a Israelites' presence in Egypt and
nation. God's providential care.
o Continuation of God's covenant
with Abraham's descendants.
Old Testament Overview
 Overview: The Old Testament is the first part of the Bible, consisting of 39 books that cover several
thousand years of history from creation to the time before Jesus. It reveals God's plan for humanity and
sets the stage for the New Testament through its narratives, laws, and prophecies.
 Introduction to the Old Testament:
o Begins with creation and includes o Highlights key figures and their roles
significant events like the Garden of in God’s plan, including patriarchs,
Eden, the Great Flood, and the judges, kings, and prophets.
formation of Israel.
 Structure of the Old Testament:
o Divided into five main sections:
 The Law (Pentateuch):  Books of Poetry/Wisdom:
Genesis to Deuteronomy, Includes Job, Psalms,
written by Moses. Proverbs, etc.
 Books of History: Joshua to  Major Prophets: Isaiah,
Esther, detailing Israel's Jeremiah, Lamentations,
journey and leadership. Ezekiel, Daniel.
  Minor Prophets: Twelve
shorter prophetic books.
 Inspiration of the Old Testament:
o Written primarily in Hebrew, with o Considered divinely inspired
some portions in Aramaic. scripture, providing spiritual
guidance and historical context.
 Importance of Studying the Old Testament:
o Essential for understanding the New o Encourages faith through the
Testament and the life of Jesus examples of biblical figures and
Christ. their experiences with God.
o Teaches moral lessons about
obedience, justice, and mercy.

Sections of the Old Testament

 Overview: The Old Testament is divided into five main sections, each with distinct themes and content. It
encompasses a range of historical narratives, laws, poetry, wisdom literature, and prophetic writings that
collectively reveal God's relationship with humanity and His plan for salvation.
 The Law:
o Also known as "The Pentateuch" o Traditionally attributed to Moses
o Comprises the first five books: o Establishes the foundational laws
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, and covenant for Israel
Numbers, Deuteronomy
 Books of History:
o Chronicles the history of Israel from Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra,
conquest to exile Nehemiah, Esther
o Includes twelve books: Joshua, o Covers the period of judges, kings,
Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 and significant events in Israel's
history

 Poetry and Wisdom Literature:

o Contains five books: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon
o Explores themes of suffering, worship, wisdom, and love
o Often characterized by poetic language and profound insights
 Books of Prophecy:
o Inspired writings of God’s prophets
o Divided into two categories:
 Major Prophets: Longer  Minor Prophets: Shorter
texts (Isaiah, Jeremiah, texts (Hosea through
Lamentations, Ezekiel, Malachi)
Daniel)
o Addresses themes of judgment, hope, and the coming Messiah
 Major and Minor Prophets:
o Major Prophets are not more important but longer than Minor Prophets
 o Seventeen total prophetic books provide insight into God's messages to His people throughout
history

Genesis: The Book of Beginnings

 Overview: Genesis, meaning "beginning" or "origin," is the first book of the Old Testament and lays the
foundation for the entire Bible. It narrates the creation of the world, early human history, God's
covenant with Abraham, and sets the stage for understanding sin and salvation.
 Creation: o Sets the stage for Israel's eventual
o God created the heavens, earth, settlement in Egypt.
and all life in six days.  Refutation of Evolution:
o Humans were made in God's image o Genesis presents a direct challenge
(Genesis 1:27). to evolutionary theory.
o Refutes evolution by asserting that o Emphasizes creation over gradual
God created man fully formed. development from lower life forms.
 Early Human History: o Affirms that all species reproduce
o Accounts of Adam and Eve, the fall after their own kind (Genesis 1:11-
into sin, and Cain's murder of Abel. 12).
o Genealogy from Adam to Noah,  Significance of the First Eleven Chapters:
leading to the family line of Christ. o These chapters are foundational for
o The Great Flood narrative understanding the rest of Scripture.
emphasizes God's judgment and o Jesus and New Testament writers
mercy. affirm the truths found in these
 Abraham's Covenant: accounts.
o Chapters 12-25 detail God's o Key events include creation, the fall,
promises to Abraham. the flood, and the Tower of Babel.
o Establishes the nation through  God’s Plan for Salvation:
which the Savior would come. o Introduces the concept of sin and
o Highlights faith and obedience as the need for redemption.
key themes. o The promise of a coming Savior
 Joseph's Story: (Genesis 3:15) foreshadows Christ's
o Chronicles Joseph's journey from victory over sin.
slavery to becoming a leader in o Establishes the framework for
Egypt. understanding the Old Testament
o Illustrates themes of providence, law and prophecies.
forgiveness, and reconciliation.
 1. How many books are in the Old Testament? 6. How does the Old Testament serve as a
A. 39 books foundation for the New Testament?
B. 12 books A. It describes only the creation of the
C. 66 books world.
D. 27 book B. It foreshadows the coming of Christ.
2. Which section of the Old Testament includes C. It contains laws that must be followed
the first five books? today.
A. The Books of History D. It provides historical context for
B. The Law modern religions.
C. The Books of Poetry
D. The Major Prophets The Old Testament foreshadows the
The Law refers to the first five books of coming of Christ through its promises and
the Old Testament, also known as the prophecies, establishing a foundation for
Pentateuch. These books, from Genesis the New Testament. Understanding these
to Deuteronomy, lay the foundation for connections enhances comprehension of
the teachings and laws given to the biblical history and God's plan for
Israelites. humanity.

3. What is the primary focus of the Old

Testament Survey course? 7. What is the primary focus of the first section
A. To study the New Testament exclusively of the Old Testament?
B. To introduce key events and figures in the A. The history of Israel's conquest.
Old Testament B. The Law given to Moses.
C. To focus solely on the laws given to Moses C. The poetry of ancient hymns.
D. To analyze the historical context of the D. The prophecies of future kings.
early church The primary focus of the first section of
o (Providing a foundational understanding of its the Old Testament, known as "The Law," is
narratives and teachings that shape the biblical the laws given to Moses, including the Ten
context.) Commandments. This section outlines
4. Who is traditionally credited with writing the God's covenant with Israel and provides
Books of Law? guidelines for their moral and spiritual
A. Ezra conduct.
B. Joshua
C. David 8. Describe the role of prophets in the Old
D. Moses Testament.
5. Explain the importance of studying the Old
Testament in relation to the New Testament. Prophets in the Old Testament served as God's
 It lays the foundation for the New messengers. Their roles included:
Testament  Calling people to repentance
 It reveals God's nature and how He  Revealing God's future judgments
interacts with humanity  Foretelling the coming of Christ and His
 It fulfills prophecies found in the Old kingdom They were chosen by God, often
Testament faced persecution, and delivered crucial
 It provides lessons from the lives of messages during significant historical
faithful individuals moments.
 It enhances understanding of the New
Testament's teachings
 9. How are the Major and Minor Prophets
distinguished? 13. What are the five sections into which the Old
A. By the number of prophecies they Testament can be divided according to
contain content?
B. By their geographical focus  The Law (Pentateuch)
C. By their historical context  The Books of History
D. By length, not importance  The Books of Poetry
 The Major Prophets
Major and Minor Prophets are
 The Minor Prophets.
distinguished by the length of their books,
14. What are the primary books included in the
not their significance. The Minor Prophets
'Books of History' section of the Old
have shorter texts, while the Major
Testament?
Prophets contain longer writings, but
 include Joshua, Judges, Ruth, First and
both convey important messages from
Second Samuel, First and Second Kings,
God.
First and Second Chronicles, Ezra,
10. What do the Books of History primarily Nehemiah, and Esther.
recount? 15. How does the division between Major and
A. The laws given to Moses on Mount Sinai Minor Prophets differ?
B. The judges, kings, and events of God's  The Major Prophets consist of five longer
people books, while the Minor Prophets consist
C. The poetic expressions of worship and of twelve shorter books; both categories
wisdom contain prophetic writings but vary in
D. The prophecies regarding the coming length, not importance.
Messiah 16. Discuss how the genealogies in Genesis
o The Books of History primarily recount the judges, contribute to the understanding of Christ's
kings, and significant events of God's people, lineage.
detailing their leadership and struggles  The genealogies in Genesis establish
throughout biblical history, from the time of the Christ's lineage by tracing key figures:
judges to the monarchy and beyond. Adam, Seth, Noah, Shem, and Abraham.
They highlight God's promise of a Savior
11. What are some key themes found in the book through Abraham's descendants,
of Exodus? emphasizing the importance of these
 Deliverance: God's rescue of Israel from lineages in understanding the fulfillment
slavery in Egypt of salvation history in Christ.
 Law: The giving of the Ten 17. How does the Old Testament address the
Commandments and guidelines for living concept of sin and redemption?
 Covenant: Establishing a relationship  Sacrifices for atonement (Leviticus)
between God and His people  Emphasis on holiness and justice
 Worship: Instructions for building the  Conditional promises from God (Ezekiel)
tabernacle and worship practices  Accountability for all, including Gentiles
12. Why is it important for students to study the  The need for obedience to receive
Old Testament in relation to the New blessings and avoid punishment
Testament? 18. What lessons can be learned from the lives of
 Understanding the Old Testament significant figures in the Old Testament?
provides essential context for the  Obedience to God brings blessings
teachings and events of the New  Righteousness is rewarded; wickedness is
Testament, as many concepts and punished
prophecies are rooted in the Old  God is just and merciful
Testament.
 19. Why is the book of Genesis considered 24. What significant event marks the beginning of
essential for understanding the rest of the sin in human history according to Genesis?
Bible? A. Noah's Ark and the Great Flood.
 Genesis provides foundational narratives B. The construction of the Tower of Babel.
about creation, sin, and God's plan for C. The murder of Abel by Cain.
salvation, which are referenced D. The temptation and fall of Adam and Eve.
throughout both the Old and New o The significant event marking the beginning of sin
Testaments. in human history, according to Genesis, is the
20. How does Genesis refute the theory of temptation and fall of Adam and Eve. Their
evolution according to the provided context? disobedience led to sin entering the world,
 Genesis teaches that God created all life impacting all of humanity and setting the stage for
fully formed in six days, emphasizing that God's promise of a Savior.
humans were made in God's image, 25. What major event does the book of Genesis
contrasting with the gradual development begin with?
proposed by evolution. A. The fall of man into sin
21. What historical context is important for B. The great flood
understanding the events described in the Old C. The promise of the coming Savior
Testament? D. The creation of the world
 Written in Hebrew and some Aramaic o The book of Genesis begins with the creation of
 Covers thousands of years, from creation the world, establishing the foundation for all
to Malachi things, including the heavens, earth, and life. It
 Foundation for the New Testament emphasizes God's role as the Creator and
 Highlights God's justice and mercy introduces key themes of beginnings in the biblical
 Reveals spiritual lessons on obedience and narrative.
faith 26. What does the term "inspired" mean in
22. In what ways does the Old Testament provide relation to the Bible?
a foundation for Christian beliefs? A. The term means "God breathed" and
 Foretelling the New Testament's promises signifies divine influence
and prophecies B. The term refers to the emotional impact
 Teaching about God's justice and mercy of the Bible on readers
 Offering examples of faith through biblical C. The term signifies that the Bible is a
figures collection of myths and stories
 Establishing the creation narrative and the D. The term means that the Bible was
need for salvation written by multiple authors without divine
 Being essential for understanding the New influence
Testament context o The term "inspired" means "God breathed,"
23. How does Genesis refute the theory of indicating that the Bible's content is divinely
evolution? influenced. This signifies that the scriptures were
A. It suggests humans evolved from revealed to chosen individuals by the Holy Spirit,
lower life forms. ensuring their messages originated from God, not
B. It states that creation occurred over human authors.
millions of years. 27. Which two ages does the Old Testament
C. It teaches that God created man fully cover?
formed. A. The Mosaic Age and the Christian Age
D. It claims all species emerged B. The Patriarchal Age and the Mosaic Age
simultaneously. C. The Patriarchal Age and the Christian Age
o Genesis refutes the theory of evolution by D. The Creation Age and the Mosaic Age
teaching that God created man fully formed, o The Old Testament covers the Patriarchal Age, which
rather than through gradual development from spans from creation to the giving of the Law, and the
lower life forms. This emphasizes the belief in Mosaic Age, which lasts from the giving of the Law to
divine creation over naturalistic explanations for the death of Jesus. These periods are foundational to
human origins. understanding biblical history.
 28. How did Moses' early life contribute to his 31. What is the significance of the first eleven
leadership role? chapters of Genesis?
A. He was safeguarded from death and A. They provide a historical account of the
learned about God's purpose. Israelites' journey to Egypt.
B. He was educated as a military B. They detail the laws given to Moses on
commander in Egypt. Mount Sinai.
C. He was raised as a prince without C. They establish the foundation of creation
facing challenges. and salvation.
D. He experienced no significant events D. They focus solely on the life of Abraham
until he was older. and his descendants.
o Moses' early life, marked by being hidden from o The first eleven chapters of Genesis establish the
death and raised in Pharaoh's palace, allowed him foundation of creation and salvation, detailing
to learn about God's purpose. This unique God's creation, the fall of man, and the promise of
upbringing equipped him with the knowledge and a Savior. They are essential for understanding the
perspective needed to lead the Israelites out of entire Bible and the plan of salvation.
bondage. 32. What leadership qualities did Moses
29. What key theme does Exodus highlight demonstrate during his early life that would
through Israel's suffering? prepare him for leading the Israelites out of
A. The theme of liberation from Egypt?
oppression  Moses showed courage and
B. The formation of strategic political resourcefulness by being hidden as an
partnerships infant, reflecting strong parental faith in
C. The blending of different cultures God's protection, which foreshadows his
D. The pursuit of wealth and prosperity future role as a leader.
o The theme of liberation from oppression is central 33. How does the theme of deliverance in Exodus
to Exodus, highlighting God's deliverance of the connect with the events recorded in Genesis?
Israelites from slavery in Egypt. This narrative  The theme of deliverance in Exodus
emphasizes the importance of freedom and God's continues the narrative of God’s promise
role in guiding His people to salvation. to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, showing
30. What does the book of Exodus primarily how God fulfills His covenant by rescuing
describe? their descendants from slavery in Egypt.
A. The deliverance of Israel from Egypt
and the giving of the Law
B. The journey of the Israelites through
the wilderness
C. The life and teachings of Jesus Christ
D. The creation of the world and the first
humans
o The book of Exodus primarily describes the
deliverance of Israel from Egypt and the giving of
the Law at Mount Sinai. It details the transition of
Israel from a family to a nation and establishes
foundational laws for their community.